U.S. appears to lose ground in controlling high blood pressure
Jun 14, 2021
After years of improvement, high blood pressure control among adults in the U.S. dropped regardless of age, race or ethnicity, according to new research.
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Asian and Pacific Islander women may be at greatest risk for preeclampsia complications
Jun 8, 2021
Black women are most likely to develop preeclampsia during pregnancy, but Asian and Pacific Islander women may have the highest risk for complications from that condition, a new study finds.
Doctors should 'prescribe' exercise for adults with slightly high blood pressure, cholesterol
Jun 2, 2021
Doctors should write exercise "prescriptions" that include tailored lifestyle and activity advice to help people with mildly high blood pressure or cholesterol levels, according to a new 番茄视频 scientific statement.
How much harm can a little excess salt do? Plenty
May 26, 2021
Excess salt, or sodium, can hurt the heart, kidneys, brain and more. Here's how cutting back can help you.
Surprisingly few women may have good heart health before pregnancy
May 26, 2021
Rising rates for obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure have caused a decline in "favorable" heart health before pregnancy, according to new research.
Kids with sleep apnea into teen years could develop high blood pressure
May 21, 2021
Children who don't outgrow obstructive sleep apnea are nearly three times more likely to develop high blood pressure as adolescents, a long-term study says.
Stressful presidential elections may impact heart health
May 20, 2021
Stress related to the 2016 U.S. presidential election may have worsened high blood pressure and increased irregular heart rhythms in people with underlying heart conditions, two studies suggest.
Black people in rural areas more likely than white people to die from diabetes, high blood pressure
May 20, 2021
Racial disparities for deaths from diabetes and high blood pressure improved substantially in urban areas but minimally in rural areas, according to a new study.
5 things to know about blood pressure before it's a problem
May 12, 2021
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can sneak up on you without symptoms, but simple actions can prevent long-term threats to your brain and more.
People with slightly high blood pressure may need medication
Apr 29, 2021
If lifestyle changes don't work after six months, people with blood pressure that is a little too high may need medication to lower it, according to new advice from the 番茄视频.